Originally Posted by
GrainBrain
I took a couple pics of my chain line on the biggest rear cog (I have a 34x40). Apologies for the dirty chain this is my winter-ride-it-hard-put-away-wet machine
I have over a thousand miles on this chain and configuration. It's a little noiser in this combo but nothing awful, and I've panick shifted into the 40t often.
I am most concerned about it staying on during bumpy, technical, steep ascents. If it does, I'll be happy. I won't be in the upper 2 gears often, so I am not worried about wear. I'll spend most of my time where the alignment is ideal.